The state of food and agriculture, 2014
Subtitle: Innovation in family farming
Series: FAO Agriculture Series; FAO agriculture series
Publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Rome [Italy]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 139
ISBN-13: 9789251085363
Subjects: Family farms; Food supply; Agriculture; Economic aspects; Agricultural assistance
Other titles: Innovation in family farming
Description: Innovation in family farming analyzes family farms and the role of innovation in ensuring global food security, poverty reduction and environmental sustainability. It argues that family farms must be supported to innovate in ways that promote sustainable intensification of production and improvements in rural livelihoods. Innovation is a process through which farmers improve their production and farm management practices.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Innovation and family farming; title: Family farming; title: The challenge of sustainable productivity; title: Agricultural research and development for family farms; title: Agricultural extension and advisory services for family farms; title: Promoting innovation capacity for the benefit of family farms; title: Conclusion: fostering innovation in family farming.